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General (South, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for General (South, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $15.99, median 16 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 34/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.95 – $20 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 11% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 13% of the parent category South (124), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 76% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 16 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 General best sellers
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Southeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Angelica to Wild Plums (Regional Foraging Series)
by Chris Bennett
- List rank#1
- Price$16.65
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,198
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Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta
by Richard Grant
- List rank#2
- Price$9.96
- Rating4.4
- Reviews2,901
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The Lost Continent: Travels In Small Town America
by William Roberts
- List rank#3
- Price$15.60
- Rating4.0
- Reviews5,560
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Where I Come From: Stories from the Deep South
by Rick Bragg
- List rank#4
- Price$10.65
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,786
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The Southerner's Y'allmanac: A Compendium of Wit & Wisdom for All Seasons
by Rachel Hardage Barrett
- List rank#5
- Price$17.92
- Rating4.7
- Reviews78
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Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance
by Alvin Hall
- List rank#6
- Price$22.79
- Rating4.5
- Reviews86
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Lonely Planet Texas: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country, Dallas and more (Travel Guide)
- List rank#7
- Price$20.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews10
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Forgotten Florida: Abandoned Places, Lost Towns, and Forgotten Communities of the Sunshine State (The Sunshine State Series)
by Jeff Parido
- List rank#8
- Price$14.99
- Reviews-
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Texas Bucket List Adventure Guide: Explore 100 Offbeat Destinations You Must Visit!
by John Mallon
- List rank#9
- Price$8.89
- Rating4.2
- Reviews551
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FAQ
Is General a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 34/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 16 reviews and sells for $15.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in General?
The median best seller has 16 reviews, and 75% of them have fewer than 100.
What do General best sellers cost?
The median price is $15.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.95 and $20.
Can new books break into General?
11% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.